Teaching Effectiveness Scores

Selected Evaluation Remarks

Organization & Clarity“Course was very well taught and well organized. Very effective lecturer who organized great discussions and gave great feedback.” (Instructor: The Social Self)

“Patrick was very good at getting his point across in a way we as students can understand. He would present to us a very complicated topic, and in 10 minutes we all were able to understand it. He used demonstrations, games, videos, etc. to show us whatever it is he meant, and in ways we were not familiar with before.​(Instructor: Game Theory in Social Decision Making)

“His lecture on regression was the best. Very clear and relevant examples!”(TA: Introduction to Statistics)

“Patrick was great at explaining concepts and research methods. He was a great help when it came to lab reports; he always responded to e-mails effectively, and in a timely manner. The feedback he provided on reports was also great.”(TA: Laboratory in Personality and Clinical Assessment)

Enthusiasm & Engagement"Not only was he extremely attentive to and responsive to student needs, he also clearly began the class from the outset excited about the material and the opportunity to engage students in as many ways as possible. I readily looked forward to attending class, knowing that each day brought different activities and discussion."(Instructor: The Social Self)

“I really liked how different aspects of different fields were brought together. I enjoyed seeing the difference in solving games as a rational player vs solving them as a human, it was inspiring.”(Instructor: Game Theory in Social Decision Making)

“Patrick was amazing--available, helpful, personable, and reliable. He helped me on several occasions in office hours and via email, encouraging and shaping my learning with his obvious competence and compassion. He was one of the best TAs I've ever had.”(TA: Laboratory in Personality and Clinical Assessment)

Overall Teaching Effectiveness“This was by far one of the best-taught courses I have taken in my four year undergraduate career at Brown. The course expertly combined lectures, discussions, presentations, and individual material to effectively present information through as many vehicles as possible. Ample time was given for group discussion such that students could learn from each other's comments, which was particularly relevant in a course that brought together students from many different disciplines.”(Instructor: The Social Self)

“Patrick’s lecture demonstrated his excellent abilities to teach and accurately explain information. He was always extremely enthusiastic about the material in the course, and he was very helpful in answering questions in new ways to help provide clarity on tricky points.”(TA: Introduction to Statistics)

“Patrick was a phenomenal TA. His knowledge of both the contents of the course and the statistical methods required for the frequent lab reports was absolute. In addition, he was always available for help and questions, both in person and via email. He was prompt, understanding, and intuitive, and creative in the help he provided. I would recommend him for any position he seeks.(TA: Laboratory in Personality Assessment